I am so very sorry to hear of Kenneth’s passing. I had the pleasure of working with him at the post office for a few years. Kenneth really made a great impact on my life and my career while I was there... my condolences to his wife and children

I felt it was important to lend a voice to this funeral, being Kenny’s sister.  And I tried to write down what Kenny was about; what he meant to me.  How he understood what it meant to be part of a family, to be a man.  How he loved his nieces and nephews, and did his best by them, from infancy through adulthood.  How he did the same for his children when he was blessed with his own.

I tried to write how Kenny was a complex person, and could be difficult to be around with his outspoken, strong opinions, or be the person in the room with the greatest sense of humor.  

I wanted to share some cute stories about the time, as adults, we played follow the leader, making the dog the leader.  Or the time Kenny decreed that deserts were created by throwing Mexican pastries into rain forests and watching all moisture get absorbed by those beautiful, but incredibly dry creations.

I wanted to write about how Kenny was a good brother; that he was there for me when the chips were down; how he held me after my daughter’s funeral while I cried my eyes out.

But none of those stories came together very well, and it came down to this…..

I will miss him.

He was my brother and I loved him dearly.


Kenny's Eulogy - Part 3

Kenny wasn’t without his flaws.  His flaws were part of what made him interesting.  If I ever meet a perfect person, I suspect they’ll be boring.

Rachel, Wyatt, Eli, and Isabelle.  My daddy died too.  I was already grown up, but I still miss him.  Each of you are going to grow up and do great things that you’d like to share with your dad.  I do too.  I wish my dad was still here and I wish your dad was still here.  But we still have all of the people in this room that we can still be with.  It’s not the same as having your dad around.  It’s just different.  But, it’s nice too.  I hope we can see each other more often.

Kenny's Eulogy - Part 2

We worked on computer hardware.  We worked on cars.  We extracted an air conditioner from a friend’s house and installed it in his shop.  We did some woodworking.  I asked him if he had a jigsaw.  He replied, “Yes, but I don’t know how to use it”.  I taught him how to use it while cutting out an oak music stand that I use almost every day.

We could talk about anything without offense.  We knew we came from different directions, but enjoyed getting together and talking through things.  Just about all topics were fair game.  We rarely agreed, but it was awesome.

Nothing ever stays the same.  Over time, as he gained more responsibilities and he moved further from the rest of his siblings, we saw less of each other.  I knew that one day, he’d have more time.  We’d have more time.  That day never came.  That day can never come.

As I remember Kenny, one thing that sticks in my mind was his integrity.  I always knew that the Kenny I saw was the real Kenny.  There was no other!

I loaned him some money one time.  Quite a bit, actually.  Don’t worry Amy -- he paid me back!  In fact, he paid me back early.  As I look around the room, it’s a very short list of people that I could lend or borrow with and have absolute confidence it would work for us.  That’s who Kenny was.  But, the money’s not the point.  The relationship we had is the point.  I could trust Kenny.  It’s who he was.

Kenny was in the top 5% of smartest people I’ve ever met.  He was constantly curious and interested in everything that he didn’t already understand.  

Kenny's Eulogy - Part 1

Friends and family, what can I say?  Kenny was taken too early from us.  He was just too young.  I am very saddened by his loss and a family facing their future without him.  I lost a good friend and a good brother.

My name is Uncle Rick and I am Kenny’s oldest sister’s husband.  Quite a bit older, actually.  My good friend and nephew Eli and I counted how many grammas were in his house Sunday and we came up with three.  When I explained that Amy’s mom and Kenny’s mom were the only grammas in the house, he exclaimed, “Who are you then?”.  “Uncle Rick and Aunt Donna”, I explained.  “Oh, yeah!”.

I came into the family 22 years ago today when I married Donna.  Kenny wasn’t around much during my visits at that time.  He was involved with college or with different jobs he was working.  My favorite Kenny quote of the era was when he was working at Albertson’s in the meat department.  Everyone was excited for him to learn a promising trade.  In disgust one day, he was heard to have said, “They expect me to go to work at 8 EVERY DAY.  Even when I’m tired!!”  So true.  Family has a long memory.

Pretty soon, Amy came into Kenny’s life.  It was love at first sight for Maw Maw.  This was THE ONE.  Kenny fell in love too, but he was a little slower.  You know how men are.  It was a good thing too.  I don’t know who else could have put up with him!

Kenny’s life grew.  His family grew as he added Rachel, Wyatt, Eli, and Isabelle.  His responsibilities at the Post Office grew.  He and I grew together.  I mellowed out and he became more of an adult.  We looked forward to family gatherings where we could get together and verbally spar.  We rarely agreed on much, but we challenged each other in ways you don’t get when you listen to people who believe the same things as you do.  He’d call me up from time to time and we’d talk about some random thing for about 20 minutes.

My name is Donna, and I am Kenny’s oldest sister.  

I was 13 years old when Kenny was born.  He was the 4th child and the only boy.  At the time he was born, we were living in a one-bedroom house on the property where my parents were building a new home.  The house was small, probably 600-700 sq. feet.  It was tight with 6 of us living there, but it was home and we were a family.  It worked for us.

With so many years difference in our age, I somewhat treated him as my own child.  When I got my driver’s license, I took him everywhere with me…shopping, running errands, even spending time at the home of my friends and my boyfriend.  We were very close in those years.  When I moved from Lake Charles to Texas to go to school, leaving him was the hardest thing about the move.  

I had my first child when Kenny was almost 11.  He loved having a nephew.  Within 5 ½ years, his sisters gave him 5 more nieces and nephews.  Kenny was a fantastic uncle!  He played with those kids.  He wrestled with them.  He teased them.  He hung out with them.  They loved their Uncle Kenny!

As we got older, we both got busy with our own families, we didn’t have the chance to talk as often and grew more distant.  I regret that.

I will always remember his smile and his infectious laugh.  Kenny had a very good sense of humor and could find something in almost every situation to laugh at.  I remember once when he was about 5 or 6, we were crabbing in a canal in Cameron, Louisiana.  He was checking a crab line a bit far from where I was and he started chuckling.  When I asked what was so funny, he replied “Well, I was telling myself this joke about a fox…”.  That sense of humor never left him.

Today I must say goodbye to my surrogate child … my kid’s uncle … my friend … my brother.  I am heartbroken.

Goodbye Kenny.  You left us too soon!  I will miss you terribly!

Donna Huff

Amy,
We are so sorry to hear of Kenny’s passing. Please know that you and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers.  

Love You
Aunt Marsha & Tammy



I was so heartbroken when mom told me about little Kenny.  I have such good memories with him.  I remember him trying to teach me chess so many times and then would finally just give in and we would play checkers on the chessboard. And all those trips I would take with him to get food from Wok D Lite.  He always made me feel like I was the "cool kid".  I'm thinking about you and I love you so much.  Sending my love to Rick, the boys, your parents and your sisters.  I am praying for all of you.  

My heart was torn when I heard of Kenny’s passing. Kenny and I were childhood best friends. My parents moved when I was in 3rd grade and I was in new neighborhood and new school. Soon I met Kenny as he lived next door to me. In fact his mom Martha and my step father both knew each other well as they worked at Conoco. Kenny and I hit it off immediately and were the best of friends. I can remember spending the night at his house so many times and him at mine. We soon began to realize our love for skateboarding. He was an avid Tony Hawk fan and also loved Michigan basketball and the Fab five. We played little baseball together then tennis together as we entered high school. He even made a road trip with my dad and I to catch an Oakland A’s game vs the Rangers. He loved Mark McGuire.  Our parents both moved to other areas of Lake Charles but we still were the best of friends. We would play ping pong in his mom’s garage all night while listening to Pearl Jam and Red Hot Chili Peppers and shooting hoops in the driveway. Soon I started college and we started growing apart. I saw him a few times during my college days then he moved away and we fell out of touch. I used to always look for him on social media to try and reconnect with him but never was able to locate him. I hate that I was never able to now and regret not trying harder. His wife and I worked together for a short time before he moved away. I will always remember our times together and how much he meant to me. RIP my friend and I promise we will see each other again to rekindle our friendship.

I only knew kenneth for a short time, but he was a man of integrity and I had the utmost respect for him.  Amy I know we have never met, but I want to thank you.  I often asked kenneth why he did it.  Why did he put in so much time and effort into a position for which he never received the gratitude that he deserved, but that was just who he was. He could not stand by and do nothing if he had the power to help, and help he did so many owe him so much.  I am forever grateful for the sacrifices your family made by sharing him with us.  The union did not deserve him and they showed that. Last time I spoke to him I asked him what I could do to help him and I meant it.  He called me to tell me how much that meant to him. Something so simple such as having his back the way he always had ours and he was grateful.  To his kids if you ever have the chance to read this as the years go by know your dad was a great man a loyal man and that is something you rarely find in this world he will be missed.  If I can do anything for the family please don't hesitate to reach out to me.  

I was unimaginably saddened to hear of the loss of this truly anazing man. Always dedicated more than 100 percent in everything he did. Always straight up and honest. His leadership and knowledge about his job will carry on through those he stood up for and helped. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Kenny.

My favorite Kenny memory is when he and Amy and the kids they had at the time came to stay at Lake Of the Ozarks for a vacation. We were able to spend some extended time with them and it was wonderful. We hiked around ha ha Tonka, we had custard, more than once, we laughed and Rob and Kenny had some lively conversations. I think they both learned some things. I saw the fierce dedication Kenny and Amy had for their children, what hard workers they were, and the love they had for family. Undoubtedly it extended to friends too. Kenny cared deeply about doing the right thing in his work. It is with great sadness that I witness the loss to the world from Kenny’s too early demise. 
Elaine Alleman MARTIN
Kenny’s aunt


My condolences to the family.  Kenneth was a man of words of kindness to me and my family. I’m grateful to him and Amy for what they have been to us.  Kenneth you will be miss.  I’m use to seeing you every day delivery my mail and waving at me or just stopping by to say hi  but most of all his smile.   Amy sweetheart he is always with you and your children guiding you dear.  

Donna,  

My prayers are with your family.  I didn't know Kenny as an adult, but all I remember of him as a young boy was that bright smiling face and his laugh.  



There is a pit in my stomach from the loss of my friend, and from the loss this world will now have from Kenneth not being here for us all.  I mourn for his family, I mourn for his children, I mourn for knowing he and I will not enjoy another meal together, sharing stories and giving each other advice.  

Kenneth was one of the smartest men I knew, more tender than he would let on, and he was my friend . . . And I was his.  

I was greatly saddened to hear of Kenny’s passing.  He was a fine, principled man who helped me immensely while I was employed at the Conroe Post Office.  
My deepest sympathy is offered to his family and friends.
Sincerely,
Linda McKimmie

I met Kenneth like so many thru the union. His intelligence sparked hope in me that he could help make the change in a very dismal work environment. He was a driving force and I witnessed changes that I never thought to see during his time as district representative.  I grew to think of him as a friend and we shared many a laugh. My heart aches for the loss his children will have to endure because of losing such a devoted father. He spoke often of his love for his children they were his priority. Sir you will be sadly missed you were taken to soon! May the family be given God’s hand upon them to strengthen them during this hard time prayers of comfort for you all. 

I got the opportunity to meet kenneth through the rural carriers union and what a wonderful down to earth guy. My condolences to the family. He will be missed. 

It was  a joy working with you at the Conroe Post Office. I keep expecting you to walk in and smile. You were one of the hardest working, tell it like it is kind of people I've ever met. My prayers go out to the family. 

Ken was one of the sweetest, most thoughtful young men that I have had the opportunity of knowing in my life. He was our mail carrier here at Lone Star Ranch subdivision. No matter how busy he was, if I was out in the yard when he was driving by, he would honk the horn and wave and smile making this old lady's day a little bit brighter. Rest in the arms of Jesus young man. 
Your life was well lived. Prayers for your family.❤️

I was blessed to know this wonderful coworker and friend.  A great guy that  will be missed by many.  Thanks for the friendship and memories.

Route #99 Conroe Post Office

I’ll never forget when you approached me about being a steward saying that you saw integrity, charisma, and thought I would make a great steward because of influence. But to be honest you were a great guy that I looked up to, and your presence will be definitely missed. 

I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Kenneth but in passing at our mailbox. He delivered the mail in our subdivision Lone Star Ranch. He was always friendly, and greeted you with a smile 😃.  He touched a lot of people here. May God help you heal and get thru these difficult times. Again I am sorry for your loss.

Amy, our hearts go out to you and the children.  There are no words to express our sadness. Prayers and hugs are going out to you and all the family.

Wow, what a shock, Kenny was such a great guy. He will be missed by me. He was someone that, anyone could talk too. He was there for me more than once in the last 15 years. RIP Kenny, I will miss seeing you at work!

OBITUARY

Kenneth Wayne LeJeune

4 November, 1977 – 9 January, 2021

Cashner Funeral Home

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